Watsonia fourcadei

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6'
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Watsonia fourcadei plant details

Watsonia fourcadei is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange, pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia fourcadei

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: orange, pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, rare, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia fourcadei

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare, elegant & very easy to grow! The beautiful long-arching tubular & flaring flowers of Watsonia fourcadei appear in large spikes Spring to Summer & reach up to 6’ tall. Bloom color of this evergreen member of the Iris family is variable - either pink, orange or red, but all are stunning & make excellent cut flowers. The mid-green strap-like leaves are attractive year around. This Watsonia thrives with Summer water, grows well in a large container & is a good choice to add to a boring strip of Agapanthus.